Death Space: Filling the Void

For the season three finale I wanted to try something a little different. I invited my good friend Mary-Alice McNab to talk about some weird ways people have passed  throughout history. In this episode we talk about Aeschylus of Ancient Greece and some killer cacti in Arizona.      Check out Mary-Alice's website for more:https://www.maryalicemcnab.com/Also check out her company The Cardist:https://thecardiststudio.com/Want to support the show? Feel free to buy me a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspaceCheck the show out on your favorite social platforms!https://twitter.com/DeathSpacePodhttps://www.facebook.com/Death-Space-Podcast-107080187930028https://www.instagram.com/deathspacepodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG8kzR8y0p-yQe3WTbdLsBASupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspace)

For episode 30 I interviewed the incredibly brave Brett Wean. On top of being an extremely talented improv comedian Brett works as the Director of Writing and Entertainment Outreach for The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. An organization close to home for Brett who lost his mother to suicide. We talked about his mom, his loss and what we know about helping people who are having mental struggles.This program contains subject matter related to mental health and suicide. If you or a loved one is in crisis, please reach out to the Crisis Text Line (Text TALK to 741741) or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK to talk to someone who can help. To learn more about suicide and mental health, visit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention at afsp.org.Want to support the show? Feel free to buy me a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspaceCheck the show out on your favorite social platforms!https://twitter.com/DeathSpacePodhttps://www.facebook.com/Death-Space-Podcast-107080187930028https://www.instagram.com/deathspacepodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG8kzR8y0p-yQe3WTbdLsBASupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspace)

We're taking it back to Ancient Egypt! I spoke with Rita Lucarelli who is an Associate Professor of Egyptology at the University of California Berkeley. We spoke about how ancient Egyptians viewed death, how it affected their lives, the symbolism and tradition in their burials and what we can learn from the ancient Egyptians when it comes to living and dying well. Check out Rita's work:https://sketchfab.com/bookofthedead3dhttps://berkeley.academia.edu/RitaLucarelliWant to support the show? Feel free to buy me a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspaceCheck the show out on your favorite social platforms!https://twitter.com/DeathSpacePodhttps://www.facebook.com/Death-Space-Podcast-107080187930028https://www.instagram.com/deathspacepodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG8kzR8y0p-yQe3WTbdLsBASupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspace)

Mai Waller unfortunately lost her son, Mace Anthony Williamson shortly after giving birth. It was a stressful, confusing time. It took Mai a few years to get answers as to what actually happened to Mace. In the face of such an unspeakable tragedy, Mai has channeled her grief towards helping others. She's the Executive Director and Founder of The Mace Anthony Williamson Foundation which aims to help expecting mothers have the healthiest pregnancies possible.Here's the foundation's website!https://www.themawfoundation.org/Want to support the show? Feel free to buy me a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspaceCheck the show out on your favorite social platforms!https://twitter.com/DeathSpacePodhttps://www.facebook.com/Death-Space-Podcast-107080187930028https://www.instagram.com/deathspacepodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG8kzR8y0p-yQe3WTbdLsBASupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspace)

Gabriela Fuchs is a cinematographer, inventor, and artist who, unfortunately, lost her father. Following his cremation Gabriela felt a sudden urge to view his ashes under a microscope. What she observed in the microscope changed Gabriela's life, as well as the lives of others.Check out Gabriela's site:https://innerstela.com/?fbclid=IwAR0_8UlKXZi9Lp-IUBZOMLyAB850kRy_r-txH2WxgmXpKv3P-wgsFF6sWFkWant to support the show? Feel free to buy me a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspaceCheck the show out on your favorite social platforms!https://twitter.com/DeathSpacePodhttps://www.facebook.com/Death-Space-Podcast-107080187930028https://www.instagram.com/deathspacepodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG8kzR8y0p-yQe3WTbdLsBASupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspace)

Claudia Goetzelmann wears a lot of hats and she wears them with a big smile. She's a death doula, a spiritual life coach, she helps people deal with trauma and she's even a photographer. I spoke with Claudia about her different roles and how they've changed her thoughts on death and life.Check out Claudia's website:https://www.permissiontobloomcoaching.comWant to support the show? Feel free to buy me a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspaceCheck the show out on your favorite social platforms!https://twitter.com/DeathSpacePodhttps://www.facebook.com/Death-Space-Podcast-107080187930028https://www.instagram.com/deathspacepodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG8kzR8y0p-yQe3WTbdLsBASupport the show

In episode 25 I spoke with Silke Herwald who is a Grief Expert, Clinical Hypnotherapist and Master Practitioner NLP with over 12 years experience in working with grief. We chatted about grief during the holidays, hypnotherapy, grieving on our own timelines and about how losses in Silke's life have made her connect with grievers more.To learn more about Silke, check out her website:www.grieftolove.comhttps://www.grieftolove.com/surviving-christmas-in-grief-and-loss/Want to support the show? Feel free to buy me a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspaceCheck the show out on your favorite social platforms!https://twitter.com/DeathSpacePodhttps://www.facebook.com/Death-Space-Podcast-107080187930028https://www.instagram.com/deathspacepodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG8kzR8y0p-yQe3WTbdLsBASupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspace)

David Richman is an author and speaker who made major changes to his life following his sister's terminal cancer diagnosis. We spoke about the changes he's made, the loss of his sister and how he wishes people would talk about grief and loss more often.We also spoke about his book 'Cycle of Lives' where David interviewed people who had various forms of cancer with different prognosis. David came away from the experience with a lot of insight into how best to hold space for people going through difficult times.Want to support the show? Feel free to buy me a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspaceCheck the show out on your favorite social platforms!https://twitter.com/DeathSpacePodhttps://www.facebook.com/Death-Space-Podcast-107080187930028https://www.instagram.com/deathspacepodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG8kzR8y0p-yQe3WTbdLsBASupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspace)

Katie Stern and her family lost their son, Toby, to SIDS, sudden infant death syndrome. The story is absolutely heartbreaking but we're beyond appreciative to Katie for sharing it. It's extremely tough for families whose lives are touched by SIDS. It can feel like all is lost and that's why it's important to hear stories like Katie and her families. It can help someone trying to find their way through a cloud of grief.To learn more or to get involved with The Little Fox Foundation, check out their website: www.thelittlefoxfoundation.orgWant to support the show? Feel free to buy me a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspaceCheck the show out on your favorite social platforms!https://twitter.com/DeathSpacePodhttps://www.facebook.com/Death-Space-Podcast-107080187930028https://www.instagram.com/deathspacepodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG8kzR8y0p-yQe3WTbdLsBASupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspace)

In episode 22 I spoke with medical anthropologist Dr. Erica Borgstrom about her profession, talking to people about death and dying and ways we can help people have those hard conversations.       Want to support the show? Feel free to buy me a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspaceCheck the show out on your favorite social platforms!https://twitter.com/DeathSpacePodhttps://www.facebook.com/Death-Space-Podcast-107080187930028https://www.instagram.com/deathspacepodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG8kzR8y0p-yQe3WTbdLsBASupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspace)

In March of 2011 a tsunami struck Japan resulting in the deaths of 20,000 people. To help cope with the trauma and grief, a wind phone was placed along the water's edge. A wind phone is a pay phone that's not connected with phone lines. They're meant to be spaces where people can have conversations with the departed to help with the grieving process. In her film, 'The Wind Phone' Writer and Director Kristen Gerweck captures the essence of Japan's wind phone.  We spoke about her film, the challenges related to shooting a movie with such heavy subject matter and how Kristen brought her own grieving experience to the project.Want to support the show? Feel free to buy me a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspaceCheck the show out on your favorite social platforms!https://twitter.com/DeathSpacePodhttps://www.facebook.com/Death-Space-Podcast-107080187930028https://www.instagram.com/deathspacepodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG8kzR8y0p-yQe3WTbdLsBASupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspace)

In episode 20 I spoke with author Faith Wilcox. Faith Wilcox unfortunately lost her daughter to a rare form of cancer at a young age. To help herself cope with all the doctor visits, confusing medical terms and ultimately the grief of her daughter's death, Faith turned to journaling. Years later, Faith works with children, their families who are going through medical issues. She helps them get started with journaling and talks about how it can help calm anxiety, alleviate stress, act as an escape and to help check-in with yourself.  If you're going through a hard time, Faith talks about ways to get started with journaling and why she thinks it can help you.Faith's website:https://www.faithwilcoxnarratives.com/Want to support the show? Feel free to buy me a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspaceCheck the show out on your favorite social platforms!https://twitter.com/DeathSpacePodhttps://www.facebook.com/Death-Space-Podcast-107080187930028https://www.instagram.com/deathspacepodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG8kzR8y0p-yQe3WTbdLsBASupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspace)

Unfortunately Maria Green recently had a miscarriage and has heard it all from well-meaning people who have said things to  try and help her 'fix' her grief. Although they meant well, a lot of what was said made Maria feel worse. Fortunately for this podcast, Maria is very open to talking about her miscarriage grief. In this episode Maria and I talk how prevalent miscarriaes are, why they're not talked about, her miscarriage, what not to say to someone who's had a miscarriage as well as what is helpful to say.Maria's website:https://linktr.ee/mariainmadnessWant to support the show? Feel free to buy me a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspaceCheck the show out on your favorite social platforms!https://twitter.com/DeathSpacePodhttps://www.facebook.com/Death-Space-Podcast-107080187930028https://www.instagram.com/deathspacepodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG8kzR8y0p-yQe3WTbdLsBASupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspace)

Alison Lee Scheuttinger is an interfaith minister and a professor of sustainable systems and design. She's also lived through a near death experience and is currently living through symptoms from a long-haul battle with Covid-19. Interestingly Alison draws comparisons between her experiences and the fight we're all fighting with climate change.Check Alison's work out:www.alisonleephotography.comwww.revalisonlee.comWant to support the show? Feel free to buy me a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspaceCheck the show out on your favorite social platforms!https://twitter.com/DeathSpacePodhttps://www.facebook.com/Death-Space-Podcast-107080187930028https://www.instagram.com/deathspacepodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG8kzR8y0p-yQe3WTbdLsBASupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspace)

It's my turn to be interviewed. After losing my grandpa a few months ago, Jamie Valencour came back on the podcast to talk to me about the loss of my grandfather, the importance of talking about grief and how awkward I made things on our first date.Want to support the show? Feel free to buy me a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspaceCheck the show out on your favorite social platforms!https://twitter.com/DeathSpacePodhttps://www.facebook.com/Death-Space-Podcast-107080187930028https://www.instagram.com/deathspacepodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG8kzR8y0p-yQe3WTbdLsBASupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspace)

Thinking about how the universe itself may end can put our lives into perspective. Especially when you consider not even black holes last forever! Charles Liu is an astrophysicist at The American Museum of Natural History, CUNY Staten Island and a regular contributor to Neil deGrasse Tyson's podcast, Star Talk. He Joins Patrick Jones (@Patrick_E_Jones) to talk about ways the universe may end and how Charles himself deals with existential dread. Want to support the show? Feel free to buy me a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspaceCheck the show out on your favorite social platforms!https://twitter.com/DeathSpacePodhttps://www.facebook.com/Death-Space-Podcast-107080187930028https://www.instagram.com/deathspacepodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG8kzR8y0p-yQe3WTbdLsBASupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspace)

Sheldon Soloman is a professor of psychology from Skidmore College, in New York. Sheldon and his colleagues study death. Specifically how being reminded of our own mortality can affect our behavior. Let's just say it doesn't make us more open minded. Want to support the show? Feel free to buy me a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspaceCheck the show out on your favorite social platforms!https://twitter.com/DeathSpacePodhttps://www.facebook.com/Death-Space-Podcast-107080187930028https://www.instagram.com/deathspacepodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG8kzR8y0p-yQe3WTbdLsBASupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspace)

Laura A Sussman is an owner and licensed Funeral Director of Kraft-Sussman Funeral and Cremation services. Laura and her partner do things a little differently. They wanted to change the death industry. They accomplish that goal by offering advanced options for families, therapy dogs, how they paint their funeral home, how their staff is paid and more!Check out Laura's website:https://kraftsussman.com/Want to support the show? Feel free to buy me a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspaceCheck the show out on your favorite social platforms!https://twitter.com/DeathSpacePodhttps://www.facebook.com/Death-Space-Podcast-107080187930028https://www.instagram.com/deathspacepodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG8kzR8y0p-yQe3WTbdLsBASupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspace)

In this episode Patrick Jones (@Patrick_E_Jones) interviews Steff King who is a Masters Student and Researcher from Simon Fraser University in Canada. They're studying how changes to funeral services due to Covid-19 are affecting the bereaved and mortuary staff alike. They also study the efficacy and thoroughness of death investigations as it relates to indigenous communities. If you're interested in taking the surveys you can find them here:For mortuary staff in British Columbia:https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=fmfoBInJuUeGGdg9Wl9sZ-L1bNjVWtJEg5TwPxPEJI5UMEtVU1hQVlhWVkJESVo1QTRVOE5CM09UUC4uFor the bereaved:https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=fmfoBInJuUeGGdg9Wl9sZ-L1bNjVWtJEg5TwPxPEJI5UMUY1NVFNTTBHNjBGWEg4SzI0MzBWN0ZCQi4uWant to support the show? Feel free to buy me a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspaceCheck the show out on your favorite social platforms!https://twitter.com/DeathSpacePodhttps://www.facebook.com/Death-Space-Podcast-107080187930028https://www.instagram.com/deathspacepodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG8kzR8y0p-yQe3WTbdLsBASupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspace)

In episode 12, Patrick Jones (@Patrick_E_Jones) talks with actor, comedian Mike Sause about the loss of his mother, how grief transformed his life and inspirational quotes. Want to support the show? Feel free to buy me a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspaceCheck the show out on your favorite social platforms!https://twitter.com/DeathSpacePodhttps://www.facebook.com/Death-Space-Podcast-107080187930028https://www.instagram.com/deathspacepodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG8kzR8y0p-yQe3WTbdLsBASupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspace)

In episode 11 Patrick Jones (@Patrick_e_jones) talks with mom, writer and yoga instructor about the many ways yoga can help someone who's grieving. Sarah also shares about her personal grief and what not to say to a person who has had a miscarriage.Sarah is also putting together a yoga retreat in Maui for March, 2022.https://blissedyogaretreats.com/retreats/sarahezrin/Want to support the show? Feel free to buy me a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspaceCheck the show out on your favorite social platforms!https://twitter.com/DeathSpacePodhttps://www.facebook.com/Death-Space-Podcast-107080187930028https://www.instagram.com/deathspacepodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG8kzR8y0p-yQe3WTbdLsBASupport the show

Did you know you can be declared dead in one state and not be considered dead in another? In episode ten I'm joined by Dr. L Syd M Johnson who is a Bioethicist at SUNY Upstate Medical University and we talked about declaring brain death, organ donation and the ethics involved.You can check out Syd's website here - sydmjohnson.comWant to support the show? Feel free to buy me a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspaceCheck the show out on your favorite social platforms!https://twitter.com/DeathSpacePodhttps://www.facebook.com/Death-Space-Podcast-107080187930028https://www.instagram.com/deathspacepodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG8kzR8y0p-yQe3WTbdLsBASupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspace)

Geshe Tenzin Namdak is a monk and a teacher. Namdak joins Patrick Jones (@Patrick_E_Jones) to talk about how the teachings of Buddhism approach death, grief and life.More on Namdak:Geshe Tenzin Namdak is a monk with a western scientific education who teaches Buddhist mind science, philosophy, and practice worldwide based on two decades of study at Sera Jey Monastic University, South India.Want to support the show? Feel free to buy me a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspaceCheck the show out on your favorite social platforms!https://twitter.com/DeathSpacePodhttps://www.facebook.com/Death-Space-Podcast-107080187930028https://www.instagram.com/deathspacepodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG8kzR8y0p-yQe3WTbdLsBASupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspace)

In episode 8 Patrick Jones (@Patrick_E_Jones) talks with actor, comedian, dancer and writer Kirsten O'Brien. Kirsten talks about her spirituality, the stigma associated with addiction, the loss of her father and how her life changed after his death. Want to support the show? Feel free to buy me a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspaceCheck the show out on your favorite social platforms!https://twitter.com/DeathSpacePodhttps://www.facebook.com/Death-Space-Podcast-107080187930028https://www.instagram.com/deathspacepodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG8kzR8y0p-yQe3WTbdLsBASupport the show

Ralf Jean-Pierre AKA Precious Gorgeous is a rapper, comedian and actor with an incredible story. Ralf joins Patrick Jones (@Patrick_E_Jones) to talk about how losing his best friend led to him traveling around the country on a bicycle performing Shakespeare in public spaces. It's on you've got to hear to believe. Want to support the show? Feel free to buy me a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspaceCheck the show out on your favorite social platforms!https://twitter.com/DeathSpacePodhttps://www.facebook.com/Death-Space-Podcast-107080187930028https://www.instagram.com/deathspacepodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG8kzR8y0p-yQe3WTbdLsBASupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspace)

In this episode Patrick Jones (@Patrick_E_Jones) talks with Joèl Simone Anthony aka “The Grave Woman”. Joèl is a funeral director, embalmer, educator and youtuber.  They spoke about the process of preparing a body, what it's like for the person doing the work, funeral traditions and most importantly, how working in death affects how one lives life.Check out  Joèl's YouTube page here:https://youtube.com/c/TheGraveWomanWant to support the show? Feel free to buy me a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspaceCheck the show out on your favorite social platforms as well!https://twitter.com/DeathSpacePodhttps://www.facebook.com/Death-Space-Podcast-107080187930028https://www.instagram.com/deathspacepodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG8kzR8y0p-yQe3WTbdLsBASupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspace)

In episode five, Patrick Jones (@Patrick_E_Jones) interviews artist/entrepreneur Rajiv Fernandez about the loss of his father and how that's inspired him to form a dead dads club in support of friends going through similar tragedies.Want to support the show? Feel free to buy me a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspaceCheck the show out on your favorite social platforms as well!https://twitter.com/DeathSpacePodhttps://www.facebook.com/Death-Space-Podcast-107080187930028https://www.instagram.com/deathspacepodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG8kzR8y0p-yQe3WTbdLsBASupport the show

In episode four, Patrick Jones (@Patrick_E_Jones) interviews Philip O'Brien, a former news executive, as well as his former boss, about how the news reports on death. This discussion, that was held in the weeks following the murder of George Floyd, touches on when a death becomes newsworthy and how news organizations can do a better job.Want to support the show? Feel free to buy me a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspaceCheck the show out on your favorite social platforms as well!https://twitter.com/DeathSpacePodhttps://www.facebook.com/Death-Space-Podcast-107080187930028https://www.instagram.com/deathspacepodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG8kzR8y0p-yQe3WTbdLsBASupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspace)

In episode three, Patrick  Jones  (@Patrick_E_Jones) is  joined  by comedian and NY  Times Op-Ed author,  Eitan  Levine.  Eitan lost his  grandmother to  Covid-19 and between stories of her amazing life, Eitan explores the healing power of humor.Want to support the show? Feel free to buy me a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspaceCheck the show out on your favorite social platforms as well!https://twitter.com/DeathSpacePodhttps://www.facebook.com/Death-Space-Podcast-107080187930028https://www.instagram.com/deathspacepodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG8kzR8y0p-yQe3WTbdLsBASupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspace)

In episode two, Patrick Jones (@Patrick_e_jones) interviews Christina Pierpaoli Parker, PhD (@ageambassador) about what's going on inside our brains when we're afraid, how our fear of death changes as we age, and ways to avoid letting your fear of death get in the way of your life. Want to support the show? Feel free to buy me a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspaceSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspace)

In this episode Patrick Jones (@Patrick_E_Jones) is joined by Jamie Valencour to discuss Death Space and what  listeners can expect.  Jamie opens up about a death and dying class she took in college, as well as the  impact losing her grandfather has had on her.Want to support the show? Feel free to buy me a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspaceCheck the show out on your favorite social platforms as well!https://twitter.com/DeathSpacePodhttps://www.facebook.com/Death-Space-Podcast-107080187930028https://www.instagram.com/deathspacepodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG8kzR8y0p-yQe3WTbdLsBASupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspace)

Welcome  to Death Space: Filling the Void! It's a new podcast starting 3/4/21 with two seasons and 15 episodes already recorded. Join Patrick Jones @Patrick_E_Jones as we explore, death, dying, grief and life.Want to support the show? Feel free to buy me a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspaceCheck the show out on your favorite social platforms as well!https://twitter.com/DeathSpacePodhttps://www.facebook.com/Death-Space-Podcast-107080187930028https://www.instagram.com/deathspacepodcast/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG8kzR8y0p-yQe3WTbdLsBASupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/deathspace)